What is Happy Birthday?
Subject: Film "Happy Birthday" (2025). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Release date
- Sep 17, 2025
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
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Subject: Film "Happy Birthday" (2025).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Happy Birthday (Egyptian Arabic: هابي بيرث داي).
Year: 2025.
Release Date (US): 06/05/2025.
Genre: Drama, coming-of-age drama.
Director/Co-writer: Sarah Goher (directorial debut).
Cast: Nelly Karim, Hanan Motawie, Sherif Salama, Aly Sobhy, Doha Ramadan.
Plot: Eight-year-old maid Toha goes to great lengths to ensure her best friend Nelly, the daughter of her wealthy employer, has a successful birthday party.
Themes: Classism, class disparities, womanhood, modern-day Cairo.
Runtime: 1h 31m (TMDB) or 1h 35m (Rotten Tomatoes). *Self-correction: I should probably mention the runtime if I can, but since there's a discrepancy, I will stick
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Happy Birthday holds a community rating of 7.8/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Happy Birthday and when was it released?
Happy Birthday is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2025.
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